Any time you’re involved in an accident or event that results in an injury, it’s serious business. Some injuries, however, are designated as catastrophic: the effects of the injury are so severe that they could affect your life in a long-term or permanent way. Truly catastrophic injuries are usually the result of a serious accident, [...]
When doctors, lawyers, insurance companies and judges talk about “traumatic brain injuries,” they’re not discussing a bump on the head. A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury so severe that it has lasting repercussions on your life. Banging your head on the car when you get out certainly hurts, but it’s unlikely that [...]
CrossFit is everywhere these days. The high-intensity and highly-addictive workout methodology has taken the country by storm, earning “converts” everywhere it goes. But CrossFit creates some dangerous situations for the people who follow the regimens, and could lead to long-term injuries. What exactly IS CrossFit? CrossFit is an exercise program that emphasizes core and strength [...]
Toyota has issued a number of recalls over the past few years – more than six million in April alone, and another two million in June – and things don’t seem to be improving. The problem? Three separate brake defects which affect a number of their models, including: Corolla Auris Corolla Rumion Crown Crown Majesta [...]
There are an awful lot of advertisements for lawyers out there, don’t you think? Between the television ads and the billboards and the websites, it can be hard to choose the right personal injury attorney for your specific needs. There are, however, some things you can do to help narrow down your search for the [...]
Some of the most important steps are taken right after an accident occurs. That’s because important information and evidence can be lost in the shuffle, and because sometimes our memories of an accident can get a little hazy over time. If you or your loved one gets into an accident – especially one where an [...]
A tragic accident in Oklahoma this September led to the premature death of four college softball players when their van was hit by a tractor-trailer. The driver admitted to being distracted by something in his truck, which resulted in him crossing over the median and crashing into an oncoming lane of traffic. Rachel Hitt, a [...]
Car accidents make feel people particularly vulnerable, because there’s little to nothing you can do to control the driving habits of other people. One of the main causes of car accidents is distracted driving: when a person performs another action or task while operating a motor vehicle. We usually think of cell phone usage, but [...]
When people hear the words “birth injuries,” they usually assume the worst: permanent brain damage, paralysis or deformities. While each of these outcomes is heartbreaking, there are some birth injuries that are less conspicuous and yet still dangerous, and they happen in hospitals every day. We wanted to make you aware of some other types [...]
Personal injury lawyers always talk about their clients being entitled to compensation for their injuries – but what, exactly, does that include? What kind of injuries can you actually claim compensation for in a lawsuit? We’ve created a list of the types of compensation an injury victim can claim after an accident. It’s important to [...]
